FAITH&GRIND
13Teams
7Clinics
Est. 2017Founded
WestchesterNew York
OUR PROGRAMS
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NEVER
STOP
BELIEVING
Founded in June 2017, Faith & Grind provides expert basketball training alongside essential life skills. Coach Mike Buffalo believes that anyone who demonstrates a strong work ethic and self-confidence is on the path to success.
The name represents belief in oneself and determination to achieve success through persistence — not affiliated with any specific religion or group.
2017Founded in Westchester, NY
2018Jr. NBA Clinician — Brooklyn Nets
2019International Coaching — Beijing
2024Tri-County Champions
2024 TRI-COUNTY CHAMPIONS JR. NBA CLINICIAN COACHED IN BEIJING PRO PLAYER UK 2014-2016 FEATURED IN LOCAL PRESS 2024 TRI-COUNTY CHAMPIONS JR. NBA CLINICIAN COACHED IN BEIJING PRO PLAYER UK 2014-2016 FEATURED IN LOCAL PRESS
OUR STAFF
FAITH & GRIND STAFF
#1
MIKE BUFFALO
FOUNDER / LEAD COACH
- Professional Basketball — United Kingdom, 2014–2016
- Brooklyn Nets Jr. NBA Youth Basketball Clinician
- Led Irvington Youth Basketball to 2024 Tri-County Championship
- International Coaching — Beijing, China (2019)
#2
MICHAEL McCONNELL
ASSISTANT COACH
- Varsity Basketball — St. Thomas Aquinas, NJ
- Multi-sport athlete: Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Track
- Nyack College Graduate
- 10+ Years of Coaching Experience